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democrats hope michelle obama can help tonight in her prime time speech urging a big turnout. >> it's all responsibility at whatever age to exercise the rights that people before us fought so hard for us to have. >> so i'm going to be at home and i'm going to be watching it with our girls. and i am going to try not to let them see their daddy cry. because when michelle starts talking, i -- i start getting all misty. >> reporter: mitt romney's running mate, paul ryan, continued his counter-dnc convention tour. >> after four years of getting the runaround, what america needs is a turnaround. >> reporter: back in charlotte, there's heavy security. some demonstrations, with the convention getting started. one hour of this convention will be broadcast live tonight. michelle obama's speech and the keynote address by charismatic young san antonio, texas, mayor julian castro who will urge a big hispanic turnout in november. >> news 4's jim vance and tom sherwood are in charlotte for the dnc. they'll join us live with more on the push for d.c. voting rights during this convention. >>> the acto
democrats hope michelle obama can help tonight in her prime time speech urging a big turnout. >> it's all responsibility at whatever age to exercise the rights that people before us fought so hard for us to have. >> so i'm going to be at home and i'm going to be watching it with our girls. and i am going to try not to let them see their daddy cry. because when michelle starts talking, i -- i start getting all misty. >> reporter: mitt romney's running mate, paul ryan, continued...
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first lady michelle obama and u.s. department of agriculture announced higher nutrition standards for the nation's school lunches, the first major overhaul of the school lunch system in 15 years. >> when we send our kids to school, we have a right to expect that they won't be eating the kind of fatty, salty, sugary foods that we are trying to keep from them when they are at home. >> reporter: starting with next school year, lunch lines will provide more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. salt will be drastically limited, a process that will be phased in over the next decade to help kids' taste buds make the transition. many schools across the country are already doing extra credit, surpassing current nutrition guidelines. >> we are seeing more salad bars, we are seeing them trying to engage students in the process of changing the menus, asking them what healthy food these would like to see. >> what is your favorite thing to buy in the lunch line? >> cheese pizza. >> >> pizza will continue to be severed as tomato past
first lady michelle obama and u.s. department of agriculture announced higher nutrition standards for the nation's school lunches, the first major overhaul of the school lunch system in 15 years. >> when we send our kids to school, we have a right to expect that they won't be eating the kind of fatty, salty, sugary foods that we are trying to keep from them when they are at home. >> reporter: starting with next school year, lunch lines will provide more fruits, vegetables and whole...
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she ply it out of the ballpark, that fuchsia dress with the gray and michelle obama has, of course, inspired so many of us to take a risk and wear sleeveless, but one thing that our savvy listeners took away from that, designer tracy reese from detroit, there is a long road from detroit to fashion week in new york or the runways in millan, and if a tracy reese can make, if a michelle obama can make it, that appeals to minorities, to women, to business owners. >> and reese tweeted out a big thanker, how honored she was. what about concert tickets tomorrow and office visits. >> bill bellamy and anthony anderson, two huge comedians coming to town, we're giving away tickets, visit 96.3, whur.com, and listen, and also we give wsh we do to an office every week, every thursday, we call it office of the week and bring the best doughnuts in the world, krispy kreme doughnuts and they're warm, and we have coffee. and we give away tickets. >> all right. so great to see you. >> great to be here. >>> a big day after. we appreciate it. we'll be listening tomorrow morning and see you next time. pat, back ov
she ply it out of the ballpark, that fuchsia dress with the gray and michelle obama has, of course, inspired so many of us to take a risk and wear sleeveless, but one thing that our savvy listeners took away from that, designer tracy reese from detroit, there is a long road from detroit to fashion week in new york or the runways in millan, and if a tracy reese can make, if a michelle obama can make it, that appeals to minorities, to women, to business owners. >> and reese tweeted out a...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama was also campaigning in virginia today, and just about an hour she'll be speaking at the university of mary washington in fredericksburg. she will meet with the grass roots network at the college. earlier this afternoon she spoke to supporters in richmond at the center stage carpenter theater. julie carey is waiting for the first lady now to begin, and she'll have a live report starting tonight right here on news4 at 5:00. >>> the hottest couple in hip-hop is getting ready to throw some big money into the presidential race. beyonce and jay-z are hosting a $40,000 per plate fund-raiser at jay-z's club. the fund-raiser will be held next tuesday with no more than 100 guests. >>> more than 2,000 people packed the national cathedral day to say farewell to the first man on the moon. a public memorial took place for neil armstrong. nbc's chris clackum has more on the tribute to the man who made one giant leap for mankind. >> reporter: diana's cover of the sinatra favorite proved especially fitting for the memorial to neil armstrong. ♪ let me see what spring
. >>> first lady michelle obama was also campaigning in virginia today, and just about an hour she'll be speaking at the university of mary washington in fredericksburg. she will meet with the grass roots network at the college. earlier this afternoon she spoke to supporters in richmond at the center stage carpenter theater. julie carey is waiting for the first lady now to begin, and she'll have a live report starting tonight right here on news4 at 5:00. >>> the hottest couple...
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. >>> also, billy bush goes one-on-one with first lady michelle obama about her valentine's day plans with the president. >>> speaking of plans local dating coaches join us next here in the studio to offer some advice for single women. >>> plus, celebrities strut their stuff on the catwalk to kick ♪ >> adele could have it all when it comes to the grammys on sunday night. the british singer is up for six awards including record of the year for her album, "21." billboards magazine's editorial editor expects adele to win the night's biggest awards. all eyes will also be on her live performance, her first since undergoing vocal cord surgery in november. >>> meanwhile, oscar has arrived in hollywood. 42 academy award statuettes were aboard this united flight from chicago where the statues were made. it was a commercial flight so passengers were surprised and a little excited to travel with such a celebrity. they got mini golden guys as gifts. trophies are usually shipped to los angeles with little fanfare but the company president who rode along last night said this was more fun. the pil
. >>> also, billy bush goes one-on-one with first lady michelle obama about her valentine's day plans with the president. >>> speaking of plans local dating coaches join us next here in the studio to offer some advice for single women. >>> plus, celebrities strut their stuff on the catwalk to kick ♪ >> adele could have it all when it comes to the grammys on sunday night. the british singer is up for six awards including record of the year for her album,...
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michelle obama addressed a crowd of more than 5,000 in blacksburg and praised the university's resilience in violence. she said don't let others define your school by tragedy, but the success of alumni. >> i promise you that no matter you wind up, you can create a they' thriving community of your own if you're willing to put in the same kind of energy and effort you invested here at virginia tech. >> tomorrow, mrs. obama will speak at the commencement ent e at north carolina a & t. >>> a competition just for dogs. >>> and beyonce is headed to court. why the popular singer is being you sued. >>> and a blockbuster movie opening this weekend. >>> talk about one lucky child, after a child fell out of a juicy johnsonville sausage. made with only premium cuts of pork since 1945. johnsonville. sausage is all we do. ♪ >>> a lawsuit against beyonce, headed to trial. she's being sued by a video game developer that said she backed out of a $20 million deal. the company, called gate five. calling on a game superpower beyonce. gate 5 didn't have financing in place. but beyonce pulled out three days
michelle obama addressed a crowd of more than 5,000 in blacksburg and praised the university's resilience in violence. she said don't let others define your school by tragedy, but the success of alumni. >> i promise you that no matter you wind up, you can create a they' thriving community of your own if you're willing to put in the same kind of energy and effort you invested here at virginia tech. >> tomorrow, mrs. obama will speak at the commencement ent e at north carolina a &...
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michelle obama responded to beyonce's tweet thanking her for also being a role model. >> think of all the followers they have combined. >>> speaking of followers it's a story with lots of us saying, finally, if it's true. >> "people" is confirming brad pitt and angelina jolie are engaged finally. jolie reportedly debuted an engagement ring on her finger earlier this week in l.a. the designer confirmed that it was indeed an engagement ring designed with the help of brad pitt. didn't know he was a jewelry designer everybody has been watching her finger for a long time now. >> i'd say they should get it over and be done with it. >> let's do it. >>> the sinking of the titanic happened a hundred years ago this weekend. the loss of a ship that many people considered unsinkable continues to fascinate new generations. >> the titanic mystic is especially evident this week as a sad chapter in the shared history between the u.s. and great britain is remembered on both sides of the atlantic. >> reporter: people are flocking to cemeteries in halifax, nova scotia, the final resting place for some 1
michelle obama responded to beyonce's tweet thanking her for also being a role model. >> think of all the followers they have combined. >>> speaking of followers it's a story with lots of us saying, finally, if it's true. >> "people" is confirming brad pitt and angelina jolie are engaged finally. jolie reportedly debuted an engagement ring on her finger earlier this week in l.a. the designer confirmed that it was indeed an engagement ring designed with the help of...
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. >>> plus first lady michelle obama gets moving. coming up some of the obamas get >>> welcome back at 4:30 now. i'm jim handly. >> i'm pat lawson muse. gas prices are going up in case you hadn't noticed. experts say there is little relief in sight. the national average for a gallon of regular is now $3.56 according to triple-a. experts think they could easily pass $4 a gallon by memorial day. >> the republican race for the white house, rick santorum appears to be losing some of his lead in next week's michigan primary. the latest poll suggests his lead over mitt romney has whittled from 15 points to just 4 now. >>> snow and ice contributed to hundreds of accidents in virginia last night. the snow is mixed with rain and the northern virginia area but there were thicker, heavier flakes falling the further south you went. virginia state police say they responded to more than 800 crashes and almost 500 calls about disabled vehicles. >>> jurors will begin deliberations on wednesday now in the trial of the former uva la crosse player accu
. >>> plus first lady michelle obama gets moving. coming up some of the obamas get >>> welcome back at 4:30 now. i'm jim handly. >> i'm pat lawson muse. gas prices are going up in case you hadn't noticed. experts say there is little relief in sight. the national average for a gallon of regular is now $3.56 according to triple-a. experts think they could easily pass $4 a gallon by memorial day. >> the republican race for the white house, rick santorum appears to be...
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>>> today first lady michelle obama is on the promotional tour for her book entitled america grown. her 271-page book is now on sale. it is a look at the white house veggie garden. it shares stories of people across the country who had their own community gardens. the book is divided into four sections. narc sections, the seasons and complete with recipes. proceeds from book sales will be going to the national park foundation. >> he was flamboyant on and off the court. today dennis rodman heads to a courtroom to learn his punishment. >>> plus a mysterious disappearance. a college student's bike was found 25 mile from where she was last seen. >>> with our newly updated washington, d.c. app, you'll get complete news, weather and traffic coverage at home, at the office and on the go. now available on your iphone, and android devices. be first to to know our breaking news alerts. get up to the minute weather updates. >> as we look at the rest of the afternoon. >> reporter: and check the scene for your weekend. know what's going on on the roads. see the latest in sports, medical and cons
>>> today first lady michelle obama is on the promotional tour for her book entitled america grown. her 271-page book is now on sale. it is a look at the white house veggie garden. it shares stories of people across the country who had their own community gardens. the book is divided into four sections. narc sections, the seasons and complete with recipes. proceeds from book sales will be going to the national park foundation. >> he was flamboyant on and off the court. today...
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. >>> michelle obama officially joined twitter today under the handle at michelle obama. she already has more than 100,000 followers. that didn't take long. her twitter feed is managed by the president's re-election campaign but any tweets from the first lady herself will be signed m.o. the first two tweets came from the campaign staff but the first lady tweeted a few hours later thanking everyone for the big welcome. >>> it's a hit on youtube with a half million views. >> youtube user uploaded a video mixing president obama's news conferences with lady gaga's hit "born this way." ♪ make no mistakes i'm on the right track i was born this way ♪ ♪ don't hide yourself in regret just love yourself you're on the right track i was born this way ♪ >> kind of clever you think? all of the clips are from various speeches that were on the white house.gov public domain. >>> a newborn's cries top the music charts. >> and a question for khloe kardashian. who's your daddy? it's time for hollywood headlines. so, is khloe having daddy issues? >> well, two of her step moms are clai
. >>> michelle obama officially joined twitter today under the handle at michelle obama. she already has more than 100,000 followers. that didn't take long. her twitter feed is managed by the president's re-election campaign but any tweets from the first lady herself will be signed m.o. the first two tweets came from the campaign staff but the first lady tweeted a few hours later thanking everyone for the big welcome. >>> it's a hit on youtube with a half million views....
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. >>> michelle obama's "let's move" campaign is hitting home. first dog bo is on a diet. the nearly 4-year-old portuguese water dog has apparently put on pounds in recent months. word of bo's diet came straight from the president. he leaked the news on monday. he asked the kids to be sure not to drop any scraps on the floor because bo eats everything in sight, he said. michelle obama has made solving childhood obesity her goal as first lady, including launching a national exercise campaign and planting a white house organic garden. >> it looked like he was sniffing around the lawn for some treats. >> at least he's doing a little running out there. >>> coming up, a little girl springs into action when bees attack her grandmother. >>> and the marriage of katie [ male announcer ] since 1996 welfare recipients were required to work. this bipartisan reform successfully reduced welfare rolls. on july 12th president obama quietly ended the work requirement... gutting welfare reform. one of the most respected newspapers in america called it, "nuts!" saying, "if you want to get mo
. >>> michelle obama's "let's move" campaign is hitting home. first dog bo is on a diet. the nearly 4-year-old portuguese water dog has apparently put on pounds in recent months. word of bo's diet came straight from the president. he leaked the news on monday. he asked the kids to be sure not to drop any scraps on the floor because bo eats everything in sight, he said. michelle obama has made solving childhood obesity her goal as first lady, including launching a national...
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. >>> debate and outrage over a portrayed that superimposes first lady michelle obama's face on a paschly nude slave. public lishd on this month's cover of a spanish magazine. ist based on a famous painting white. we're only showing you part of the cover. blogs have waged a digital war against the cover, calling it racially charged, as it shows america's first african-american first lady as -- the picture was just one in a series of famous nudes. the white house is not commenting. >>> barney's in new york is getting a lot of flack over its use of an eischenic disney characters. can you see a stretched-out mini they argue the characters should still look like themselves. wouldn't have recognized them. >> i don't either. >>> there's more to come on "news4 at 4." 3-year-old deaf boy is told he can't sign his name at school, because it looks like he's pointing a gun. >>> caution, rats crossing, the unusual sign that went up in a neighborhood. >>> and millions have watch this video of dancing twins on youtube. wait until you see what happened when the babies came to the "today" show. could the
. >>> debate and outrage over a portrayed that superimposes first lady michelle obama's face on a paschly nude slave. public lishd on this month's cover of a spanish magazine. ist based on a famous painting white. we're only showing you part of the cover. blogs have waged a digital war against the cover, calling it racially charged, as it shows america's first african-american first lady as -- the picture was just one in a series of famous nudes. the white house is not commenting....
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he shot to stardom when first lady michelle obama wore his dress to the inaugural ball. the collection is inspired by an american girl in paris. target's last designer collaboration was with missoni and that sparked a shopping frenzy in september that crashed the store's website. >>> now to the daily deal. for groupon, if you're looking for love in time for valentine's day. there's a dating deal for you. professionals in the city has a two-hour speed dating event for one, two or four people. the cost is $15 for one ticket. almost 1,000 people have bought this deal already. >>> let's check out the deal on living social. you can get six educational dvd's for $25. shipping included. more than 1,000 deal hunters have said yes to this one. there you have it. >>> when news 4 at 4:00 returns, a college student against hazing ends up dead in a hazing event. the victim's family tries to set the record straight. >>> why there has been a recent boom in the music business. >>> don't miss foodies on nbcwashingtonnonstop tonight at 9:00, a spot on h street that offers an expertly made
he shot to stardom when first lady michelle obama wore his dress to the inaugural ball. the collection is inspired by an american girl in paris. target's last designer collaboration was with missoni and that sparked a shopping frenzy in september that crashed the store's website. >>> now to the daily deal. for groupon, if you're looking for love in time for valentine's day. there's a dating deal for you. professionals in the city has a two-hour speed dating event for one, two or four...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama is opening up about what she may get the president for their 20th wed go anniversary tomorrow. she visited the new steve harvey talk show. she talked about her marriage to the president and how hard he is to shop for. >> i've gotten him every golf thing that you can imagine. so i had to really dig deep on this one. >> can i tell you something? that's on the bucket list for me. >> golf? >> to play golf with your husband. >> oh. i could give that to him as a gift. [ laughter ] >> getting the gift. she can make that happen. the first lady also helped harvey answer an audience question during his ask steve segment. you can watch her appearance tomorrow afternoon on nbc 4 at 2:00. i don't think there is a golf course big enough for the president and steve harvey. that's a lot of personality. >> steve is hoping there is. >>> inspiration strikes when the baby sleeps. coming up, a mother starts a trend by turning nap time into a work of art. >>> he put his hand on top of my head to hold me down, grabbed my necklace and yanked it off. >> and a woman goes after t
. >>> first lady michelle obama is opening up about what she may get the president for their 20th wed go anniversary tomorrow. she visited the new steve harvey talk show. she talked about her marriage to the president and how hard he is to shop for. >> i've gotten him every golf thing that you can imagine. so i had to really dig deep on this one. >> can i tell you something? that's on the bucket list for me. >> golf? >> to play golf with your husband. >>...
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that was the message michelle obama gave voters in her first solo campaign visit to swing state ohio >>. >> we believe that in this country, everyone should do their fair share and that means teachers and firefighters shouldn't pay higher taxes than millionaires and billionaires. >> reporter: while the president plans to campaign domestically this week, romney is heading overseas to england, poland and his real, a country mr. obama has not visited in his first term. even today, romney criticized the president's record on foreign affairs, but almost every poll shows that foreign policy is a big strength for the president. on capitol hill, jennifer johnson, news4. >>> and there will be more results from the nbc news/"wall street journal" poll coming up tonight on "nbc nightly news." >>> we are now just three days from the opening ceremonies of the 2012 olympic games in london. last-minute preparations are under way at all of the olympic venues. of course, security is paramount at the games. today, british officials decided to deploy an additional 1200 troops on top of the soldiers call
that was the message michelle obama gave voters in her first solo campaign visit to swing state ohio >>. >> we believe that in this country, everyone should do their fair share and that means teachers and firefighters shouldn't pay higher taxes than millionaires and billionaires. >> reporter: while the president plans to campaign domestically this week, romney is heading overseas to england, poland and his real, a country mr. obama has not visited in his first term. even...
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amongst the 5,000 fans in the audience, first lady michelle obama and daughter sasha and malia. >>> lady gaga cancel ad concert due to personal security concerns. the singer was scheduled to perform in jakarta, indonesia, next month. the security concernses are because of threats by islamic hardliners who called her a devil worshiper. lady gaga tweeted last night, quote, i'm so very sorry to the fans and just as devastated as you, if not more. >>> justin bieber is wanted for questioning after a confrontation with a member of the paparazzi sunday afternoon. the photographer says the pop star roughed him up, if you can believe that. he snapped photographs of the singer and his girlfriend outside of an l.a. movie theater. witnesses say that they watched bieber go after the photographer who went to the hospital complaining of chest pains. he was treated and released. the photographer filed a misdemeanor battery report against bieber. l.a. county sheriff's detectives are investigating the claims and say they plan to talk to bieber. >>> if you spent any time outside today, chances are the heat
amongst the 5,000 fans in the audience, first lady michelle obama and daughter sasha and malia. >>> lady gaga cancel ad concert due to personal security concerns. the singer was scheduled to perform in jakarta, indonesia, next month. the security concernses are because of threats by islamic hardliners who called her a devil worshiper. lady gaga tweeted last night, quote, i'm so very sorry to the fans and just as devastated as you, if not more. >>> justin bieber is wanted for...
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. >>> tonight on nbc 4, first lady michelle obama will be on the big egest loser. it's part of a two-part makeover of the episode. watch "the biggest loser" right here at 8:00. >>> wedding bells will soon be ringing for alec baldwin. he proposed to a new york yoga instructor over the weekend. this will be baldwin's second trip down the aisle and first for his 28-year-old spanish fiancee. he has a daughter with kim bassinger. >>> here comes the suns, and a meal that will make you feel like you're onboard the "titanic." . >> for discussion today, good to meet you. >> i'm a huge fan of both of you. i like what you did with your compass suns. >> let's start with that. we're talking about the suns of the fab four. specifically james mccar any, the son of paul mccartney trying to recruit, to pull together a little band of his own. >> i smell reality show in the works here in some capacity. but some of the sons of the original beatles want to get together and form a band. to do beatles songs. and then carry on the tradition. now, is this a good idea? some are saying, not
. >>> tonight on nbc 4, first lady michelle obama will be on the big egest loser. it's part of a two-part makeover of the episode. watch "the biggest loser" right here at 8:00. >>> wedding bells will soon be ringing for alec baldwin. he proposed to a new york yoga instructor over the weekend. this will be baldwin's second trip down the aisle and first for his 28-year-old spanish fiancee. he has a daughter with kim bassinger. >>> here comes the suns, and a...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama is taking her healthy eating habits to late-night tv. >> she brought samples, too. she appeared on "the tonight show" with jay leno. >> we got apples, 'cause i heard you haven't had an apple in a decade. >> um -- >> and some of our white house honey. >> this is white house honey. >> if you dip it, it will help it go down just a little bit easier. >> white house honey. that sounds bad. but, yeah. [ laughter ] >> mrs. obama got the self-proclaimed v eed veggie ha try vegetables. she is demanding a couple of -- attending a couple of democratic fundraising events. >> and jay also got her to eat beets, which are not her favorite. shfrnlts did >> she did. >> ate them anyway. >>> the oscar nominated hit "moneyball" almost didn't make it to the big screen. >> stars brad pitt and jonah hill talked about the struggle to produce the film the "today" show this morning and they also revealed how they kept things fun on the set. >> this thing was arduous undertaking, it almost didn't get made about three times and a lot of people put their jobs on the line to see it
. >>> first lady michelle obama is taking her healthy eating habits to late-night tv. >> she brought samples, too. she appeared on "the tonight show" with jay leno. >> we got apples, 'cause i heard you haven't had an apple in a decade. >> um -- >> and some of our white house honey. >> this is white house honey. >> if you dip it, it will help it go down just a little bit easier. >> white house honey. that sounds bad. but, yeah. [...
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. >>> some junior chefs from our area enjoyed lunch at the white house with first lady michelle obama and other kids from across the country. all the guests won a national healthy recipe contest sponsored by ep curious and the federal government. there was a special surprise guest. president obama stopped by to congratulate the winners. the prize worthy dishes included fish chowder with fruity salad. sizzling tofu with green onions and sugar snap peas and a golden moroccan butternut stew. >> i didn't see any french fries on those tables there, did you? >> i did not. i don't think the first laid i would have had that today. >> sizzling tofu. coming up on news 4 at 4:00, groundbreaking comedian has died. >> that's right. we may know who will be the next judge on "american idol" now. >> a former starve baywatch is injured while fulfilling a childhood dream involving noah's ark. >> welcoming women. an historic first >>> some sad news out of hollywood this afternoon. one of the original women of comedy, phyllis diller, has died. dillera a housewife turned entertainer got her start at the a
. >>> some junior chefs from our area enjoyed lunch at the white house with first lady michelle obama and other kids from across the country. all the guests won a national healthy recipe contest sponsored by ep curious and the federal government. there was a special surprise guest. president obama stopped by to congratulate the winners. the prize worthy dishes included fish chowder with fruity salad. sizzling tofu with green onions and sugar snap peas and a golden moroccan butternut...
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today michelle obama announced a proposal to extend the familiar lane medical leave act which allows employees to take unpaid leave for certain medical or family reasons. the initiative creates a special 26-week leave for the care givers of seriously injured veterans who served within the past five years. there are also provisions to help the families of troops who deploy on short notice or come home for a break. the proposals will be open to comment for 60 days at the department of labor website. >>> there will be a lot of laboring going on in a town in central england. thousands will be racing this weekend in the 25th annual tough guy race. this is billed as the toughest race in the world. contestants wind their way through an eight-mile-long obstacle course that includes barbed wire, thick mud, a freezing lake and walls of fire. and if all of that isn't enough commandos fire blank artillery shells and throw smoke bombs over the heads of the racers. this year's winner was a doctor from germany. a really tough doctor. >> the smoke bomb is just a finishing touch. what a mess. >>> com
today michelle obama announced a proposal to extend the familiar lane medical leave act which allows employees to take unpaid leave for certain medical or family reasons. the initiative creates a special 26-week leave for the care givers of seriously injured veterans who served within the past five years. there are also provisions to help the families of troops who deploy on short notice or come home for a break. the proposals will be open to comment for 60 days at the department of labor...
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obama joined the cast of nickleodeon's tv show "i carly" at an assembly this morning. take a look. [ cheering ] [ cheering ] >> wow. she's keeping up with them. they're keeping up with her. true to the cable show a bit of random dancing broke out. the appearance in hayfield secondary was to promote mrs. obama's appearance on the show on monday where she thanks military families for their sacrifices. on the show amanda kosgro plays the daughter of an air force colonel but some students booed the first lady when she told them about legislation to add more vegetables to school lunch menus. >> probably doesn't like the broccoli. >>> the nbc 4 health and fitness expo begins tomorrow. we are all geared up. doreen gentzler is already down at the convention center getting a sneak peek. >> hey, doreen. what's going on? >> reporter: hey, pat and jim. i'm thinking mrs. obama ought to come down here to the convention center and join us this weekend. we'll have all kinds of dancing and fitness and healthy food information and ways to fight obesity, childhood, and every other kind o
obama joined the cast of nickleodeon's tv show "i carly" at an assembly this morning. take a look. [ cheering ] [ cheering ] >> wow. she's keeping up with them. they're keeping up with her. true to the cable show a bit of random dancing broke out. the appearance in hayfield secondary was to promote mrs. obama's appearance on the show on monday where she thanks military families for their sacrifices. on the show amanda kosgro plays the daughter of an air force colonel but some...
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happy anniversary, michelle. he signed it bo. mrs. obama, who is in reno tweeted back happy 20th anniversary, barack. thank you for being an incredible friend, father every day. a belated celebration will happen on saturday. >>> they're both good at multitasking obviously. >> yes. >>> a scandal at the vatican. still ahead, the butler who admits he stole from the pope. why he says the pontiff is vulnerable. >>> veronica says more fog is on the way. she's going to tell us the other proble >>> well, she asked for it, ix got them. you deliver, folks. >> everybody likes babies and pets, right? that's exactly what ix got. the nats photos ix requested, ix wanted to see your pets, babies, too. this is where ix want you to send them. i think ix got the video ready to roll, of all the pictures that you guys managed to send in. again, if you want to get pictures to us, look at that. so cute. nothing better than -- >> oh, cute! >> sleeping away. the big smiles, too. >> that's a big hat. >> that is where you need to send your pictures in. we'll ge
happy anniversary, michelle. he signed it bo. mrs. obama, who is in reno tweeted back happy 20th anniversary, barack. thank you for being an incredible friend, father every day. a belated celebration will happen on saturday. >>> they're both good at multitasking obviously. >> yes. >>> a scandal at the vatican. still ahead, the butler who admits he stole from the pope. why he says the pontiff is vulnerable. >>> veronica says more fog is on the way. she's going to...
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. >> that guy, president obama, and michelle, are coming to my house for dinner. >> reporter: only the fund raising looks like fun, but it is work. three events today and tonight in new york city and then back up there next week for the party at sarah jessica parker's. my steve handelsman, news 4. >>> an 11-year-old boy in minnesota it won't to school today with possibly the best excuse ever for skipping class. the fifth grader was with the president. tyler sullivan missed school on friday to watch the president speak at a honeywell facility in golden valley. immediately following the speech, sullivan had a chance to shake hands with mr. obama. when the president realized sullivan was skipping school he got out a pen and card with presidential letterhead and the note reads "mr. ackerman, please excuse tyler. he was with me." sullivan framed the note and we assume he showed it to his teacher today. >> got that seal on it. beats the doctor's note. >> it sure does. >> we're just getting started on news 4 at 4:00. the inside story of lindsay lohan and liz taylor. we'll get the scoop, live.
. >> that guy, president obama, and michelle, are coming to my house for dinner. >> reporter: only the fund raising looks like fun, but it is work. three events today and tonight in new york city and then back up there next week for the party at sarah jessica parker's. my steve handelsman, news 4. >>> an 11-year-old boy in minnesota it won't to school today with possibly the best excuse ever for skipping class. the fifth grader was with the president. tyler sullivan missed...
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president obama and the first lady, michelle, welcomed the two along with former president george h.w. bush and his wife barbara. the portraits will hang in the white house. >>> and a bad end of the month on wall street. stocks have had their worst may in two years the dow falling 26 points. the nasdaq fell ten. the s&p 500 lost nearly three points. >>> it is something we haven't seen for 37 years. a u.s. spacecraft making a splash landing back here on earth. >> it's the space x rocket. it returned from a history making mission to the international space station today. it is the first of many missions that nasa is hoping space x will make in the post shuttle era. >> we're seeing three main chutes. >> reporter: splash down a privately owned space capsule finishes an historic mission to the international space station. california based space x corporation's dragging capsule made a successful re-entry back to earth this morning splashing down in the pacific ocean some 400 miles off los angeles. >> this is mission control, houston. dragon is free now. the r & b moved back official time 4:
president obama and the first lady, michelle, welcomed the two along with former president george h.w. bush and his wife barbara. the portraits will hang in the white house. >>> and a bad end of the month on wall street. stocks have had their worst may in two years the dow falling 26 points. the nasdaq fell ten. the s&p 500 lost nearly three points. >>> it is something we haven't seen for 37 years. a u.s. spacecraft making a splash landing back here on earth. >> it's...
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the tea party movement dreamed of one of their own with the nomination, santorum, gingrich, perry, michele bachmann, not mitt romney. >> what mitt romney has going for him is the deep and broad antipathy to barack obama on the right among conservative women and among tea party types he can capitalize that to compensate for his own short comings in appealing to them. >> reporter: another issue for romney is choosing his runningmate. florida senator marco rubio is being mentioned and rick santorum. those two topped today's reuter ipso's vp poll of republicans. there's virginia governor bob mcdonald, who hosted romney today and got a tryout taking on president obama. >> well, you remember three and a half years ago we heard that tune about hope and change? and now what do we have? we have recession and division and malaise. it's time for a change. don't you think? >> yes, sir! >> reporter: one possible gop vice presidential nominee. but romney could pick a runningmate to specifically help him with tea party conservatives or moderate, independent women. i'm steve handelsman, news 4. >>> well,
the tea party movement dreamed of one of their own with the nomination, santorum, gingrich, perry, michele bachmann, not mitt romney. >> what mitt romney has going for him is the deep and broad antipathy to barack obama on the right among conservative women and among tea party types he can capitalize that to compensate for his own short comings in appealing to them. >> reporter: another issue for romney is choosing his runningmate. florida senator marco rubio is being mentioned and...